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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.33, 561.63 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.33, 561.63 and 130.89 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.33 : 561.63 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.33/561.63 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.33x = 561.63 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.33x = 73,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,512.45/374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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